speech-based computing

noun

UK /spiːtʃ beɪst kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

US /spitʃ beɪst kəmˈpjutɪŋ/

Using your voice to talk to a computer instead of typing.

With speech-based computing, you can ask your phone to play a song.

SYNONYMS

voice computing spoken language computing voice-driven computing speech recognition computing

RELATED WORDS

voice assistant speech recognition natural language processing microphone smart speaker

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Technology that turns spoken words into text or commands.

Speech-based computing lets you write an email just by talking.

3. Systems that understand and respond to human speech.

Speech-based computing helps people who cannot use a keyboard.

4. Using voice instead of a mouse or touchscreen to control devices.

In the car, speech-based computing lets you change the radio hands-free.